I don't know what it is with wine glasses but in our home we always seem to have a few broken ones, especially after the festive season Does that happen to you too?
Broken Wine Glasses Turned Into Coconut Planters
When they break off neatly at the stem they can be recycled into the most amazing planters. Just add a coconut or two to the mix
We love using fresh coconuts at home so we normally have a few empty shells lying around. To turn the broken wine glasses into coconuts planters we simply drilled a hole in the center, bottom of each of the shells. The hole needs to be about as wide as the top of the wine glass stem.
Drill a few smaller holes for drainage and then use a waterproof, non-toxic glue to attach the wine stem to the coconut.
Fill with soil and some succulents and, voila, the wine glass coconut planters are ready.
I think they look stunning as a rustic centerpiece and the best thing about it is they don't cost a thing, since all the pieces have been recycled instead of thrown away. I'd love to know what you think of the idea. And if coconuts aren't your thing you can do something similar with cups or pretty containers too.
Oh, before I forget, we turned the goblet portion of the wine glass into a cloche to protect this adorable little fairy garden. You can find the full tutorial here.
Have you recycled any glasses? Let me know in the comments. I'm always looking for more ideas.
P.S. You can see how we cleaned and cut the coconuts to get them ready for the planters on the blog link below.
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Tann on Mar 09, 2019
Beautuful idea! Do you chemically treat the inside of the shell to prevent the smell of a rottening coconut?
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Julie on Aug 05, 2019
There is a fireplace balloon in my fireplace. How do I get out
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Julia on Aug 05, 2019
Use a door 🚪 🤪
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Steve on Aug 05, 2019
Ask it nicely to leave. Explain that you’re just not into it.
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Sandpiper@access comments. ca on Aug 06, 2019
What the heck is a fireplace balloon? What does that have to do with the subject here?
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Michelle Leslie on Aug 06, 2019
Hi Julie, to remove the balloon simply open the valve on the end of the balloon handgrip, wait for it to deflate, then gently lower the balloon out of the flue
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Malkah CC Bushinsky on Mar 03, 2020
A Fireplace Balloon help prevent a cold draft…but not relevant to this post.
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Sandra Allen on Jan 11, 2021
You might have the wrong section. There is a general question section.
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Em on Jan 11, 2021
Ask in the top left under the ask a question, not in a SPECIFIC post under ask a question about THAT post. If you don't want it at all just poke a hole in it and let the air out. There should be a valve in there to let the air out as you had to put air in it. It keeps out creatures, bugs and drafts. I want one for mine as I love fireplaces but do not wish to burn in mine.
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Luis on Mar 03, 2020
What a good idea Michelle, thanks for sharing!.
¡Qué buena idea Michelle, gracias por compartir!.
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Michelle Leslie on Mar 03, 2020
Thank you so much Luis
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Malkah CC Bushinsky on Mar 03, 2020
At first, I seriously thought this [sideways stem] was a new crafty way to drink Wine.
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Michelle Leslie on Mar 04, 2020
Now that could be interesting
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Sally-Charles Evans on Mar 03, 2020
Absolutely darling!
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Michelle Leslie on Mar 04, 2020
Thanks so much Sally
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Carole White on Mar 04, 2020
Such a cute idea...looks great!!
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Launa Elaine Strickland on Mar 04, 2020
So cute!
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Dawn de Bruyn on Mar 04, 2020
I also save heavier plastic containers to use as planters and seed starting containers, pen/pencil/tool holders. Clear containers with screw on lids to hold nuts, bolts, nails etc. We don't have local recycling and saves money buying those containers.
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Michelle Leslie on Mar 05, 2020
That's a great idea Dawn. Where we stay in South Africa, they don't have recycling centres nearby either and it's always a struggle trying to find ways to save and reuse plastic containers.
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Lisa Sinclair on Mar 08, 2020
Great ideas! I love the rustic look of the coconut she'll with the party glass stems, too!
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Michelle Leslie on Mar 09, 2020
Thank you so much Lisa
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Val on Mar 11, 2020
I was so inspired by this, but not wanting to break a wine glass, I found a wooden candle holder for 50 cents, and used that. Thank you for the great idea. I made the air plant holders as well and the Jenga blocks with quotes.
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Michelle Leslie on Jan 11, 2021
That's gorgeous Val. Love how you came up with an alternative. Beautiful
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Val on Jan 19, 2021
Thank you for the inspiration!
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Sandra Allen on Jan 11, 2021
Very cool!!
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Michelle Leslie on Jan 11, 2021
Thank you Sandra
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Debbie Westgate- Guyot-Sliwa on Jan 12, 2021
Very cool, since I live in Florida I'll give this a go soon!
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Michelle Leslie on Jan 12, 2021
That's great, you should have no problems finding a coconut or seven 😉
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Joanie on Jan 12, 2021
I'm a lover of all house plants and more. These are so pretty....you take care of them and they will care for you!
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Michelle Leslie on Jan 13, 2021
That's so true in so many ways
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You use the coconut meat for baking or just eating! Then use the left over shell for a craft!1
If the shells are empty of food and clean, they will not rot. People craft with them all the time.
Never leave the yummy Coconut behind :)